Physical Therapist

Unit Notes

Department: PT
# of patients treated per day 10--12
General Certification Requirements (BLS, etc.) BLS, UT license
Other Certs Required for all PT: None
Common diagnosis / Types of patients Post op, Ortho/Total Joint, Stroke, Cardiovascular, deconditioning
Acute Inpatient, Acute Rehab, Skilled, Outpatient? Acute Inpatient, Potential for some acute rehab coverage but not required
What areas are they required to cover? Med Surg, Tele, ICU, Community Hospital
Experience or 'Must have' skills & common job duties Previous acute care experience is highly preferred. Experience in an inpatient rehab setting is a plus
PT Manager/Supervisor Tyler Johnson
Rehab Aides: PTA's PTA covers acute and rehab
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) 5 days a week. Tues -Sat is preferred. Would potentially consider 4x10 day schedule
Weekend Requirements 2 weekends for an 8 week contract
Holiday Requirements Not required but may ask if the candidate is willing to consider
Scrub Color/Dress Code Tan
Department specific orientation Onsite orientation at 2 facilities. Likely one day for each unless more is needed

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